Subtract 16/28 from 8/40
8/40 - 16/28 is -13/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 28 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
8/40 = 8 × 7/40 × 7 = 56/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 10 = 280,
16/28 = 16 × 10/28 × 10 = 160/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
56/280 - 160/280 = 56 - 160/280 = -104/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -13/35
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